Al Jarina mosque, Ottoman mosque in Downtown Haifa, Israel
Al Jarina Mosque is a religious structure in central Haifa with a minaret designed to resemble an English clock tower, standing distinctly among modern urban buildings. The building combines architectural features from different periods and rises from a setting of contemporary surrounding development.
The mosque was built in 1775 during the Ottoman period and received its clock tower in 1901 as a tribute to Sultan Abdul Hamid II. This addition reflected the architectural preferences of that era.
The mosque takes its name from a large stone courtyard that once served as storage for grain destined for export through Haifa's port. This link to the city's commercial past remains part of how locals understand the building's place in their neighborhood.
The mosque sits a few hundred meters east of Paris Square and functions primarily as a prayer space with restricted public access. The location is easily walkable from the city center and lies along a main road.
The building underwent major restoration work in 2011 led by the Al-Aqsa Foundation to preserve its structural integrity and religious significance. These efforts allowed the minaret to retain its distinctive appearance despite decades of urban change.
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